Tier-1 telecomms wireless operator in North America selects EXFO

Telecomworldwire, Nov 5, 2008

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-5 November 2008-Tier-1 telecomms wireless operator in North America selects EXFO(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc (Nasdaq:EXFO)(TSX:EXF), a provider of test and monitoring solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers, announced on Tuesday (4 November) that a Tier-1 telecomms wireless operator in North America has selected its converged service assurance solution.

According to the company, EXFO's converged service assurance solution, recently acquired from Brix Networks, will provide the operator with an end-to-end set of metrics to assess the quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) for its VoIP- and IMS-based services.

The agreement is based on EXFO Service Assurance's integrated hardware and software products, collectively called the Brix System. The system is an active and passive service assurance platform that monitors IP service and application quality 24/7. Network operators use the Brix System to guarantee the successful launch and ongoing operation of their various IP services, including VoIP, IPTV, IP/MPLS, and Carrier Ethernet.

The value of the deal could reach up to USD4m, the company said. No other details of the agreement were disclosed.

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